A well drafted commercial lease is one of the most important tools a landlord has. In this blog, we explain the five key provisions every landlord should make sure are included in their commercial lease.

Cyman is a Solicitor in our Commercial Property team, based in Leeds
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
Floor 9 West Village, 114 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 1BA
Cyman specialises in commercial property matters, advising a broad range of clients including landlords, tenants, developers, investors, lenders, and business owners. She has experience across various sectors, including retail, industrial, office, and mixed-use properties.
Her experience includes:
• Landlord and tenant matters, including the negotiation and drafting of leases, agreements for lease, licences to alter, rent deposit deeds, assignments, and lease renewals.
• Property acquisitions and disposals, acting for both individuals and corporate clients on the sale and purchase of commercial property.
• Reviewing and advising on title documentation, carrying out due diligence investigations, and dealing with Land Registry requirements.
• Refinancing and secured lending transactions, acting for borrowers and lenders in connection with commercial property finance.
• Development work, including conditional contracts, option agreements and property matters arising from development projects.
• Managing post-completion requirements, including applications to HM Land Registry, Companies House filings, and Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions to HMRC.
Cyman is committed to providing practical, commercially focused advice and works closely with clients to ensure transactions are completed efficiently and in line with their business objectives.
A well drafted commercial lease is one of the most important tools a landlord has. In this blog, we explain the five key provisions every landlord should make sure are included in their commercial lease.
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